The Ever-Graceful moves of Ho Sung Choi Last night in between opening the door and listening to Phil Collins sing his favourites and making sure the dogs settled down, I watched the Black Caps massacre India in the first Twenty20 international. I live not far from the Mission Estate Winery where the Genesis drummer was entertaining a mass of wet punters … Continue reading Jingoism and funky swings
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That was a weekend!
Gayle Broughton - one of the stars of New Zealand Rugby SevensPicture Courtesy of the Otago Daily Times Well gee whizz John, it was a weekend of sports. I watched the insanity of the Phoenix Open where Rickie Fowler did his level best to throw it away before stoically beating Branden Grace. The Superbowl was won by the Patriots - again. The Black Caps folded to India. The New Zealand Sevens teams … Continue reading That was a weekend!
Has Sport Gone Beige?
The Badger - personality plus. I think Cassie might have been his best bet though Are we past the Golden Ages of sport? In the words of an English teacher of mine, "elaborate." Well okey dokey. I wondered to myself watching the Aussies getting beaten up by the Indians if the Golden Age of sports … Continue reading Has Sport Gone Beige?
Callaway Chrome Wow
I played golf yesterday. Not a giant surprise there I suppose, but I made the decision to play with a Callaway Chrome Soft ball. I have worked on my swing for the last 3 years to get it to a point, at least with the irons, I can play reasonable golf. My driver still requires … Continue reading Callaway Chrome Wow
SWEEEEEEEET!
Disclaimer: There will be bad language in this post, so if one is sensitive to this type of profanity then don't fucking read on. I am at a loss. Golf on at Riviera, golf on at Victoria golf club, Breakers on, NRL nines, more golf, NRL nines, Super Rugby starts Sunday, Kevin Durant scores 41 … Continue reading SWEEEEEEEET!
Saturday ranties
Hi, how you going? Good? Yeah me too. I've just turned the cricket on - India v NZ, the first test. There are 14 men on the field, a few security guards and the odd spectator. Without the advertising it would look like any other summer cricket game in NZ. I'm quickly reminded of how … Continue reading Saturday ranties




